Why Am I sooooo Tired??

[Ali1226172]

Hey all..I'm about two-three weeks clean off opiates but, on a very very small dose of suboxone for maintance treatment.  I was doing pretty good until recently...why am I sooooooo tired?? I literally can fall asleep sitting here.  I fall asleep driving, at work, in class!! What is wrong with me?? Is this normal?? I just drank two cups of coffee, took a five hour energy shot, slept in till 2pm, and still feel like I can hardly keep my eyes open!!  Any suggestions, advice?? I'm going to loose it! In my other post I had mentioned that I have ten papers I have to get done....how am I going to get thro this if I can't stay awake!! Omg do I wish I never did freaking drugs!! yet at the same time all I want is a pill or a bag of cocaine which isn't even my choice but, i can't stay awake to save my life literally! help!

[chasingthehigh]

I have to get in a nap almost every day!  I was on a 15-20 15mg oxycodone habit on/off for 8 years...finally got sick of it and quit on April 13th...yay!!  I did find a dr to prescribe me Suboxone, but only wanted to use it so I wouldn't  suffer through withdrawals.  I am supposed to be taking 3 per day, but today took zero...I had more energy so I think I will just take them if I feel I really need to...do NOT want to get addicted to those!  It sounds like you are doing well...keep it up!!!

[Zenpariah]

ALI!!!!!!

I'm proud of you!!!  Keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!  Please girl, you're doing great!!!!!!!  There is nothing in the world that can make you go back to using!!!!  

Wow....that was deep....:-)

Ok, the fact is, you're so far on your way to being done that going back now or being weak isn't going to help....well, let me rephrase that...we all get weak...but the fact is you rock and there's no reason to feel anything but good about yourself!! Keep it up and if you ever need to talk let me know!!!

[Ali1226172]

Thanks avisg!  I am looking up all the different Adhd meds now.  I guess it will be my doctors choice but, I am def ready to move in a foward directions and DO NOT want anything to do with addictive substances.  I want to be clean off all addictive substances and, for the first time in a long time I think I may actually be able to get there...I'm still amazed that the last time I used was on my bday March 28th.....I think I had one slip in between but, that was it! :) Shower time, I need to get some work done maybe a shower will wake my butt up!

[avisg]

YES adderall is addicting try to at least try all ones that are non stimulant first .What my son used was originally antipsychotic then they found out it was very effective for treating adhd for alot of people that did not get relief from other adhd meds .I would try others first but in case you cant find something that is going to work its another choice that is non addicting

how much of the sub did you start on and how long have you been taking a crumb > after three weeks going all the way down to a crumb I think if you do have wd that they should be mild ...but i have not taken it so I cant be sure :)

[Ali1226172]

Thank you- I was mistaken adderall is the one I want to stay away from because that can be addicting.  Vyvanse is a prostimulant but, thank you for the other medications to look into.  Also do you think I will have withdrawal symptoms after three weeks of weening off the suboxone?  For the last three days I have taken less than one mg of it and I feel ok aside from this insane tiredness (which I think is from the strattera).  Anyhow do you think I will suffer withdrawal symptoms?

[avisg]

here is the web address for another this one is brand new  http://www.intuniv.com/adhd-medication/child-adhd-treatment.aspx

[avisg]

•CLONIDINE is used as well and it is non habit forming  

[avisg]

btw my son was on resipardal of his adhd it worked wonderfully for him .

[avisg]

You just said it could be addicting ?

[Ali1226172]

Which ones avisg? Vyvanse is prob the best one that is a prostimulant and should not be habit forming.  I tried Strattera and no good.

[avisg]

I would not use any adad drug that is addicting there are several now that are NOT addicting .What recovery care are u getting .

[Ali1226172]

To witsend,
Don't beat yourself up about the slip, I can't tell you how many times I have slipped up before finally realizing that I was making it more difficult than it had to be! Just ask anyone on here lol I have been back and forth sooooo many times, but it's not about how many times you slip it's about the fact that you are able to pick yourself back up and keep fighting!! Don't EVER give up! I'll be here supporting and prayin for ya :)  

[Ali1226172]

Thanks for the post everyone- I don't think it is from the suboxone cuz I hardly even take it anymore.  I take a chip of an 8mg sub literally.  I probably don't even need it anymore at this point but, am scared of withdrawing again.  Will I withdraw from three weeks of weening off the sub?? Anyhow i really think that my body is just completely run down from all the torture I have done to it in the last two years!  Also I just started taking strattera and, omg did I have a terrible reaction to that!  I felt so drowsy, and sick to my stomach it was awful.  I stopped that immedietly and, today I feel somewhat awake but, still I slept in until 2pm again.  I'm hoping it was just from the strattera, and maybe lack of nutrition and stuff.  I just started taking vitamins again, and as soon as I have a little energy I would love to excercise again.  Also I am thinking of going on vyvanse for my ADHD.  I know that it can be addictive but, the reason I started using to begin with is because I was self-medicating serious problems inclusing ADHD, depression, OCD, and so on.  I never had a problem with any drug until the dam roxys and, I hate them so much!! I never want to go back and, so I think it's time I see a doctor and, treat the problem the right way! Also I know medication is NOT the answer so I am seeing a physcolgist also.  Any suggestions anyone?? I'm thinking I should stop the sub asap, get to my primary doc to get a physical, and go to the pschiatrist to treat my emotional problems that antidepressants have NOT helped with after being on 5 different kinds for the last four years....

[Calamity2]

Suboxone is opiate.  I would lower the dose asap. The withdrawal from them can be worse than oxy wds. The longer you are on them the longer you drag out your addiction and withdrawal process.  I have seen many people on this forum suffering from sub wds. It's not fun. Congrats on your decision to get clean.

[refusingbondage]

It could be your body is adjusting to the suboxone.  Though I never nodded on regular opiates, suboxone would make me nod.  In the beginning of my suboxone treatment, I got pretty yuck from it. It took weeks to adjust. Even after, I would get sooo unbelieveably sleepy during the day - yet never able to fall asleep at night.

Anyways, try the amino acids and start an exercise regimine.  Exercise is a really really good way to boost endorphins and energy levels.  It is one of the best ways to create real energy and boost your mood.  I know its hard to do when your tired, but try to start slow.  

Good luck.

[broknbck]

have you had your iron level checked? it is a simple blood test.
most women are anemic because they bleed every month and it is so hard to have a good, high iron diet.

[avisg]

Being that tired is not normal if you are falling asleep while driving is beyond scary .I think maybe you need to talk to your doctor about your suboxone level . I would get a good check up and looking in vitamins and supplement to get your body to start healing .Until then I dont think, I would be driving .You are doing great but this is worrisome so make sure you get it checked out ...

[witsend0603]

Thanks for the encouragement... I know well what you are dealing with and you are right about the slips.. I have been over 2 months and was feeling great when I had this last little slip.... but it was just that ... a slip.. not to minimize.. it was still wrong and I know it was... stress is my major trigger and I have had a massive dose of it lately .... but no excuses... I knew what I did was wrong and stopped ... not having any withdrawals as I didn't take enough to send me back there... Thank God... but enough that I am feeling the guilt and disgust ... and I will be honest with you... they didn't even make me feel good like they used to... quite the opposite... they made me tired and sluggish and overall crappy... so lesson learned my friend... lesson learned....

[Zenpariah]

ok...I think that's funny that I told you I'm proud of you in 2 different posts!! My prayers are with you...be strong!!  

[Ali1226172]

Thanks to you both...it does get better, and than a little worse and I'm sure better again! I have just hit a little bump in the road, and I am simply having a hard time facing the reality my life has become! It's overwhelming, it's scary, and it's life.... If I can kick opiates I can def get through anything that comes  by way.  I just have to remember to take this one day at a time, sometimes one minute at a time...
You two must stay strong as well, and no more slips witsend...trust me I have been there but, the back and forth **** puts so much stress on your body, and your body/mind wont ever fully heal until you go one hundred percent.  You will feel a weight lifted with each day that goes by....thanks and good luck I'll be praying for us all tonight~!

[Zenpariah]

Hey there,

Weeks?  I'm off for days...so with that in mind, you're doing GREAT!!!!!  Please, don't slip up now...I know about the tired thing, Believe me I do, I'm at work right now wanting to smash my head against the desk I'm so tired...but if I can do it then so can you!!!

Granted, I don't know you, but I must say I'm proud of you!  You've identified the fact you want, realize the fact that you shouldn't, and now you MUST be strong and NOT faulter!  You can do it!

[witsend0603]

I remember what all that desperation was like... I did it too... I posted on here one day when I first started and was sooooo cocky about why shouldn't I call a friend to help me out... I had alot of work to do and my kids were about to drive me up the wall and like you I was soooooo tired and felt like I couldn't deal with any of it at all.... but I did... and so will you... now I am not saying I haven't slipped up a couple times but not anything like what I used to do .... and the slipping up for me has to stop too... I have learned through this journey that what I have seen others on here post is sooooo true.. one pill is too much ... 1000 will never be enough... I am now repeating this to myself alot as I know all it will take is for me to take that first Lortab and I will be right back at square one again... hold your head up girl... you have done a good job this far and you can continue to do it with sheer determination and faith.... by the way ... coffee and energy shots don't work for me either... I finally just did my own independent research on different vitamins and came up with a good combo that works for me.... but the mental is what I must battle daily.. especially when life's stresses intervene... stay strong...